Tragic Des Moines Hotel Gas Poisoning Case Emerges
Des Moines police report a man from German township died from gas asphyxiation at a Sterling hotel after planning to seek treatment in Colfax. The victim, Runge, came with Miss Marie Howe from Hud S o n Iowa. Howe says they intended no wrong and remained free pending police investigation. The coroner notes the gas was turned on low, with the user unfamiliar with gas lights, and Runge presumably died hours before discovery.
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Natewoek
Colfax
Des Moines
Otel
German
Iowa
Rome
Germania
Thunge
Helix Famier
Range
Marie Howe
Hud
Jowa
Mias Howe
Moling
Waterton
Ringe
Waterloo
Dee Moings
Miss ‘Howe
Tndepsndencs
Hudson
Day
Olliot
Police
Kunz Seen Rising Wealth Amid Probate Bond
Julius Kunz of Wagley grows wealthy as probate bond records reveal an oath of net worth over 126000.00 with property in the state liable to execution totaling at least 100900.90. The claim notes substantial real estate earnings and grain business profits.
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Kunz
Julius Kunz
Wagley
Stephenson
Offics
Hd. Statay
Alaain
Stockholders Meeting Notice for Mitonka Co operative Creamery
Stockholders of the Mitonka Co operative Creamery Company in Mitonka Iowa will hold their regular annual meeting on January 27, 1912 at 7 o clock for the purpose of electing directors to serve a term. Stockholders are notified to be present.
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Notles
Itonka Co-operative
Cretmery’ Coy
Mitonka
Towa
Baty
Purposa
Second Wisconsin Regiment Veterans Linked to Portland Township
The Second Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry formed Madison June 11 1861. Co K transferred to First Wisconsin. After three years service many veterans remained until Nov 22 1864 when reorganized into a battalion of two and joined the 6th Wisconsin. The regiment suffered heavy losses at First Bull Run and Manassas with 213 wounded and 32 killed. it later served as provost guard and under Wadsworth's Division. Notable figures include editors and soldiers from Portland township, among the last survivors in the county.
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Madison
Wis
S. P. Coon
Hdgar O'Connor
West’ Point
Laetus Fairchild
Tom Mansfield
Regit
Ste. ‘Unbers
Wadsworth
Goubenseals
National ‘Tribune
HH. Grover
Portland Tow Hip
Ile
Savissor
Portland
T. Rake
Henry Smith
County History 18 Planned for Algona
Two men from L. J Clarke Publishing Co of Chicero plan a two volume county history to publish next fall. BF Reed of Algona Advance will edit the work with Reed writing the first volume. The second volume will be compiled under Clarke supervision with biographies of many county residents. The volumes will be fully illustrated.
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Algona
L. J Clarke Publishing Co
Chicero
Publih
Ate
Bf, Reed
Algona Advance
Reed
Bir
Gaza
Kossuth
Notice to Subscribers About Delayed Submissions
The editor asks subscribers in arrears to remit promptly for publication. A letter from writers is appreciated and may be published later in the year, space permitting, with the 8006 readers invited to contribute.
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Mets
Abite 9
Pditonang Tha Tople
Letter from Nashy: Iowa to Sunny Country
Dear Friend describes Iowa-like winters and a move toward fattening cattle and melons in a sunlit country. The writer notes long train routes from Chicago to Los Angeles, severe cold with snow, and scarcity of feed for range stock. He plans to fatten horses and mules, hopes to raise watersmelons next summer, and mentions a Rocky Mountain Fair with melons valued at 1800 dollars.
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la Junta
Galo
Mr. Lee
Wolfe
Titonka
Mtches
Iowa
Rocky Mord
Chicago
Los Angeles
Tor
J. Matern
Backus Rumored as Target of Nomination Papers Plan
Report from Argoniut notes teachers announced intent to circulate nomination papers for County Superintendent Backus without his consent. The move appears to threaten Backus's standing, with implications seen as contributing to losses for Toorayelt and Bryan per Argona Advance.
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Backus
Argoniut
Ely
Supl
Toorayelt
Bryan
Argona
Farm Land Real Estate Journal Ad Prospectus
Advertises a 231 page magazine listing farms from owners and agents across nearly every state. Offers quick farm sales help via subscription two months for 10 cents with ad rates at 20 cents per word. Address Traer Iowa.
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Farmland Real Estate Journal
Traer
County Seeks Restored Funds From Defunct Wesley Bank
At its instep last week the board of Supervisors adopted a resolution assigning to H. Anderson the county's claim against the defunct Security Bank of Wesley for all county funds on deposit there when it failed. The action follows sureties paying Treasurer Anderson 5217.46. The estates of two deceased bondsmen Thos. Gray and G A Walters have settled their shares. The bondmen's heirs will stand in the county's shoes as claimant in bankruptcy court against the bank's assets for the sum.
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Board of Supervisors
H. Anderson
Han of
Thos. Gray
G. A. Walters
Imatey
le Ernatea
Bendemen
Aloes
Secur—ty Bank
Dr Robertson to Help the Young Man at M. B. Church
Dr D T Robertson declares he will come to aid the youth when able. He praises Unity for lifting the down and out and urges personal effort. The Chicago News lauds him as full of life and fire. Event set for Wednesday January 24 1913 at M. & Church.
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Tory
Dr. Robertson
Taip
Juan
Chicago News
Bulls and Toara Offer Poland China Boars for Sale
Poy Elson Bros. of Wesley Iowa advertises a fine drove of full blood Poland China boars described as well bred and serviceable. Registered or eligible for registry and a number of short horn bulls are also available. Call at the farm one mile north of Wesley to view them.
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Poland
Towa
Wesley
Poyelson Bros
Iowa
Wells and Weaning Specialties Highlighted by Sally
The fragment mentions a person named Sally and references wells and weaning as a specialty. It implies a service or advertisement context with contact by Wesley, noting a possible address or brand cue.
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Wesley
Local Office Offers De Luxe Envelopes For One Dollar
Fragments indicate an offer for 260 envelopes printed with a design for one dollar. The notice directs readers to the Tople office to obtain them.
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Tople
Far Sale at Quiet Block Promises Odd Finds
A fragmented notice hints at a street sale on a block in a small town. Names like Reynolds and Qhas appear in the readable segments, with scattered references to vehicles and items for sale.
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Titanka
Reynolds
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